>"Dark circles under my eyes, pimples on my face—now, when I look in the mirror, I see a stranger. I realize… this is me, but not the Li Haoze I used to be."
Every school morning has become a curse for me. Standing in front of the mirror and staring at my own reflection has turned into the most terrifying task.
There was a time when I was the most handsome guy in class—glowing skin, deep eyes, and a faint smile that made girls forget to breathe.
But now?
Now, my face is covered in ugly acne, dark circles shadow my eyes, my lips are chapped, and my gaze… it looks like that of an old, defeated man.
I know why this happened.
I know…
Because I couldn't stop.
Ma
sturbation.